My Students

It is amazing how intelligent humans are. This picture is an example of a whole-grain sponge cake produced by my students some of whom had never experienced working in the kitchen before. By following the simple instructions very closely, step-by-step, making accurate measurements of each ingredient, they could make a good sponge cake which is delicious and nutritious.

They didn't do to badly in the last exams, but none got excellent results. I should always strive to be creative in my teaching and presentation in order to make the lessons as interesting as possible and create genuine interest of the students in this particular subject. For me it has been a challenge to invoke students to discover their inner abilities and strengths and using them to achieve excellence in their work. I would like my class to be able to work as a team where each student is an effective and contributing team member. This creates an environment conducive for individual and group learning. A good and effective teacher should be able to create this learning environment.

A new internet user

I spent the weekend away with a good friend who is staying alone in a big house. She asked me to set up an email account for her so she can keep in touch with her children who are living far away. I could sense her delight when she sent her first email to me. She's a very fast learner, especially being a pensioner. She told me she knows of a friend who refused to learn to use the computer, what more the internet. At least I made one person happy today.
Most of us take the internet for granted, but do you ever wonder how many people out there are computer illiterate? I have a friend who doesn't know how to text messages using the handphone! When someone sends him an SMS he will call instead of replying the message. You might say that's ridiculous but that is the truth. I don't think he will ever venture to use email to get in touch with friends. Internet for me is an accessory that I can't do without. Have fruitful week ahead.